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Barbara Nowacka honored Ewa Drobek with the Medal of the National Education Commission for her remarkable achievement as a finalist in the Global Teacher Prize 2026.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takai faces backlash over sending 'congratulations gifts' worth over 10 million yen to newly elected members of the ruling party, sparking accusations of money politics and outdated practices.

The French writer Michel Houellebecq may be celebrating his seventieth birthday today, although he has disputed this date for years.

Estonia celebrates its 108th Independence Day on February 24, with notable citizens, including President Alar Karis, sharing their well-wishes for the nation.

Pertti, a 90-year-old man, expresses his support for Ukraine on the fourth anniversary of the beginning of the war, sending out messages of congratulations and resilience.

A limited number of signed prints by Shooty are available for purchase.

The article critiques the trend of television comebacks, particularly reflecting on Stefan Raab's career and questioning the value of staying in the public eye.

Conductor Tõnu Kaljuste draws parallels between the work of a coach and that of a conductor, emphasizing the importance of their chemistry in achieving success.

Aleksei Jašin, an Estonian politician, announced the birth of his daughter on social media, expressing joy for the experience alongside his wife.

Henry Sildaru won Estonia's first Olympic medal in men's freestyle skiing at the Milano Cortina games, earning widespread congratulations.

CM Omar Abdullah has extended his congratulations to the Jammu and Kashmir Ranji team for their achievements.

The article discusses easy-to-use tools for generating customized greeting images for Ramadan and Eid without requiring professional skills.

US President Donald Trump praised Lithuania's commitment to NATO defense spending and also received congratulations for Lithuania's independence.

Japanese freestyle skier Yoshimasa Horishima won a silver medal at the Winter Olympics in a new event, dual mogul skiing, with a celebration held at the Gifu Prefectural Office.

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are set to marry on February 26, with a grand reception scheduled for March 4, 2026.

Jan Uuspõld shares his impressions of the recent Tartu Marathon held in South Estonia, celebrating the skiing culture and achievements of participants.

Kaisa Mäkäräinen expressed her heartfelt congratulations to Suvi Minkkinen, who made history as the first Finnish woman to win an Olympic medal in biathlon.

President Lee Jae-myung sent congratulatory messages to snowboarder Choi Ga-on and short track speed skater Hwang Dae-heon for their achievements at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The Commander General of the Carabinieri personally congratulated the exceptional athletes representing Italy for their historic achievements in sports.

Jenna Gullsten celebrated her wedding with Aleksi on February 14, 2024, after they had married in the summer of 2023, with the event marked by congratulations on social media.

Andrei Zevakin criticized the band Vanilla Ninja after they won the Eesti Laul 2026 contest to represent Estonia at Eurovision, highlighting mixed public reactions.

The U.S. executive director of the National Energy Independence Council commended Greece for its role in the Vertical Corridor and P-TEC energy agreements during a panel discussion at the Munich Security Conference.

Czech athletes secured two medals at the Winter Olympics, with Eva Adamczyková taking silver and the youngest Czech Olympic champion, Metoděj Jílek, winning gold, while both also contend with mixed reactions from fans and experts alike.

TV host Jüri Butšakov is celebrating his 40th birthday today, being a beloved figure in Estonian households.

The Nationalist Party in Bangladesh has declared a landslide victory in the recent elections, with congratulations coming from the USA and India.

Kean Talingdan celebrates his 17th birthday at Niguarda, receiving well-wishes from Allegri and an autographed Modric jersey.

On the 35th anniversary of the police special unit K-command, President Alar Karis sent his congratulations to the team.

Bishop Dom Luiz Antonio Ricci from Itapetininga, SP, had his first audience with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, where he expressed greetings and congratulations on the Pope's leadership.

Madonna mistakenly congratulated French ice dancers Guillaume Cizeron and Laurence Fournier Beaudry on social media for winning an Olympic gold medal that they have not yet secured.

Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar extended congratulations to the government and people of Iran on the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's party achieved a significant victory in the recent elections, winning 316 of the 465 available seats, prompting congratulations from U.S. President Trump.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaiichi expressed gratitude to South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol for his congratulatory message regarding her recent election victory.

Portugal's recent presidential election revealed a strong public consensus against radicalism as the majority favored a centrist candidate over a far-right contender.

Lindsey Vonn suffered an injury during the downhill event at the Winter Olympics and congratulated her teammate Breezy Johnson before being airlifted to the hospital.

Tej Pratap Yadav, the elder son of Lalu Yadav, addresses rumors concerning a supposed relationship with Anushka Yadav and the claim that he has a daughter following remarks made by minister Jitan Ram Manjhi.

German skier Emma Aicher won a silver medal in the downhill event at the 2026 Winter Olympics, celebrating her victory amidst a flurry of congratulations.

International leaders, including India's Prime Minister Modi and Italy's Prime Minister Meloni, extended their congratulations to Japan's Prime Minister Takai for her party's overwhelming victory in the recent elections.

An 18-year-old woman named Julija gave birth to a remarkably large baby in Poland, capturing public admiration and overwhelming reactions online.

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi achieved a historic victory in the recent elections, surpassing the majority mark, with congratulations from Indian PM Modi.

Entrepreneur Heiki Hallik discusses the alarming rise in electricity prices and the accompanying systemic issues that allow for profit from instability.

Frida Karlsson received congratulations from Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Ingemar Stenmark following her victory and record achievements in sports.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi made headlines with a record-breaking innings in the ICC Men's Under-19 World Cup 2026 final, scoring 175 runs off 80 balls against England, prompting praise from CM Nitish Kumar.

S. Famellos, president of SYRIZA, extends warm congratulations to the National women's water polo team for winning the bronze medal at the European Championship, highlighting it as a significant achievement for Greek sports.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis congratulated the National Women's Water Polo Team for winning the bronze medal at the European Championship.

Internationally renowned artist couple Vahur Agar and Helena Hanni, also known under the artist name Colorees, have become parents for the first time.

At 64, Paulino has achieved his dream of becoming a judge, receiving congratulations from King Felipe VI among a cohort of much younger judges.

Dragan Sakota praised his players and the AEK fans after their victory over Tofas, marking the team's ninth consecutive win in all competitions.

This article congratulates Pranas Kiznys on his significant anniversary, wishing him blessings and good health while acknowledging his contributions to Lithuania's historical and cultural heritage.

Members of the NDA have congratulated Prime Minister Modi for his achievements.

Deni Avdija has made history as Israel's first NBA All-Star and received congratulations from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.